Seventh Grade Geography Co-Teaching Experience

General Overview:

Based upon previous experiences in co-taught situations, the seventh grade social studies department decided to invest one marking period of co-teaching with the goal of improving the differentiated opportunities available to the students. At any given time, 75-80 students were gathered in the large group instruction room. This allowed the physical space demands of such a large class to be met as much as possible. The instructors utilized their PLC planning time, as well as additional planning time to work on grouping, planning, grading, and trouble-shooting the challenges of dealing with such a large group. The overarching goal was to provide equal opportunities for learning for all students. In addition, another major simulation was taught to all three classes at the same time. This project was also taught last year, but the instruction was changed this year based upon last year's experience. On this wiki, you will find evidence of the work the students completed as well as reflection about the challenges and successes experienced by the seventh grade geography PLC.